Category: Kingdom
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Perfection is not human, only God can be perfect.
Not one of us is perfect except by the Grace of God. I am saved because of that God given Grace. Because of that gift of grace, I love Him and put Him first in my life. I try to remember to ask Him in prayer for the opportunity to share the gospel and to…
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Exercises In Real World Grace – The Law’s Fulfillment:
Fulfillment of the Law and the Prophets could only be accomplished through the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. What does this say to you personally today? How do you think it will affect you tomorrow or into the future? What is this chapter specifically saying to you personally? Have you personally experienced other…
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Do Not have Selfish Desires
We are not to do things out of selfish interests, self-centeredness or conceit. We should be humble, and put others ahead of ourselves. We should not be concerned with our own interests, but with the interests of others. Can you think of a shorter way of saying this? Love one another. Yep, that’s the key!…
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Gossip deadly gossip
I have written about gossip more then once. It can be deadly on it’s adverse impact on community of believers. Pastors participate in gossip with concern over his folks. Doesn’t even realize what is going on within the body. So if a Pastor can participate, we’ll little you and me too can be so actively…
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Strengthened Faith
Christian faith should be strengthened by Christ‟ s painful suffering on the Cross in anticipation of his glorious resurrection. Christian faith should be consistent with hope in God‟ s promise that “our sufferings bring us holiness”, that with God all things are possible to those who trust in him. Love and compassion in the face…
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Summing it up
Summing Up Therefore humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, that He may exalt you at the proper time, casting all your anxiety on Him, because He cares for you. Be of sober spirit, be on the alert. Your adversary, the devil, prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour. But resist…
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Opportunity and Suffering
Who is going to harm you if you are eager to do good? But even if you should suffer for what is right, you are blessed. “Do not fear their threats; do not be frightened.” But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you…
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Life 101
Life 101Finally, all of you, be like-minded, be sympathetic, love one another, be compassionate and humble. Do not repay evil with evil or insult with insult. On the contrary, repay evil with blessing, because to this you were called so that you may inherit a blessing.1 Peter 3:8-9In these two verses, Peter is telling us…
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Paul Gives Instruction
Paul Gives Instruction 2Thessalonians 3:6-13 In these verses Paul pulls no punches as he gives instruction to the Thessalonians regarding Christians who are idle. A common view of this text is that people within the church became idle because they believed that the Lord would return immediately and quit working to support themselves and their…